Navigating the changing media
Last Thursday’s Melbourne Campaigners’ Network event focused on the Future of Media – the ways the media is changing, and the impact on campaigns. One of the best aspects of the session was hearing from two sides of the issues: a journalist’s and a campaigner’s...
Recommended reading from your local friendly anarchists
Plan to Win had a stall at the Melbourne Anarchist Bookfair on Saturday 4 August. It was a lovely day at the Abbotsford Convent, with a big crowd turning out and a bunch of activity. Last year I ran a workshop (see the follow up article Limits to Consensus?) but this...
The media game has changed
In the lead up to our next Melbourne Campaigners' Network event on the Future of Media, guest blogger Adrian Dodd outlines what campaigners need to know about the changing media cycle. --------------------------------- The media is changing. It’s not new. It’s been...
MCN August: Future of Media
The media is changing. Online news, social media and handheld devices are all impacting on the way news is consumed and made. But are those changes for the better, worse or just different? And what do they mean for campaigns? Join us for a conversation moderated by...
Resources for Effective Action
The Effective Action Training Day at Ross House on Saturday 30 June went off! Thanks so much to Sarah Day and the other Ross House folks for organising such an informative and engaging day. I ran an Introduction to Campaigning workshop, and was pleased to be part of...
More Tips for Turnout
June’s Melbourne Campaigners’ Network focused on building strong attendance at rallies and other actions. There was participation from a diverse group of campaigners – an even split between workers’ rights, social justice and environmental/animal rights activists. The...
Effective Action Training
Ross House Training Day Effective Action for Environmental and Social Justice You've got the passion, but have you got the power? On Saturday 30 June 2012, get skilled up for maximum effect at Ross House with back to back workshops. Each 90 minute workshop is $10...
Art for Community Power
Following on from the successful Art and Campaigning forum, Holly Hammond and Jessie Boylan are teaming up again to run Art for Community Power. This workshop is part of the Centre for the Human Rights of Imprisoned People (CHRIP) Effective Advocacy Training...
Interview: Tips for Turnout
Building strong attendance at rallies and actions is a key skill for campaigners and organisers. Holly Hammond recently spoke with Victoria McKenzie-McHarg from Environment Victoria, who shares her excellent tips here. Interested in this topic? Come along to the next...
Theories of Change
Our last Melbourne Campaigners’ Network was on Theories of Change, ably facilitated by Naomi Blackburn. The topic was a great discussion starter, very relevant to anybody seeking to make change in the world. It was especially good to see folks from a mix of...